Porsche
Design and Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) unveiled the new PORSCHE
DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS Series smartphone today, the latest mobile
luxury device created through the collaboration between Porsche Design and
Huawei. As the fourth handset to join the exclusive line-up, PORSCHE DESIGN
HUAWEI Mate 20 RS continues the tradition set by its predecessors, blending
state-of the-art technology with uncompromising design. Inside, it has one
of the world’s most powerful chipsets, the newest Kirin
980, supporting industry-leading performance and AI capabilities.

The
extreme performance is encased within an automotive inspired chassis, the back
of which is accentuated with genuine leather for a premium hand feel. The
all-new device represents the pinnacle in mobile luxury and mobile AI,
expressed in a timeless functional design.

The two companies collaborated to design the chassis
of the new PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS. Rounded on the sides with bold,
aesthetically pleasing curves, the device reflects its high level of
performance in its outside appearance. The iconic automotive design element is
incorporated into the back of the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS—a device
with the Rennsport “RS” designation—with a luxury twist.

Artisan Leather Flanks

The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS racing stripe
motifs are put together with all-natural leather and glass. Aligned vertically
at the back of the device, the unique design provides a sporty, striking
contrast that is instantly recognizable—the leather sides add a natural,
personal touch to the design, symbolizing the consumer-centric ethos that
drives Porsche Design and Huawei, whilst giving a more luxurious look to the
device. Together with perfectly rounded edges, the soft natural leather ensures
a firm, ergonomic grip and premium touch that evokes the feeling of complete
control.

The handcrafted semi-aniline top grain leather
integrated into the design of PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS is soft yet
highly durable, able to withstand the wear and tear of everyday use. Being a
product of passion and ingenuity, this device it is a celebration of
craftsmanship and innovation.

Ultimate Performance

The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS is powered by a
high-performance chipset—Kirin 980, which is
manufactured using the cutting-edge 7nm process. With the Dual-NPU, the new Kirin chipset enables the smartphone to strike the
perfect balance between high performance and state-of-the-art power efficiency,
even when running at full
throttle. The Kirin 980 is also the world’s
first commercial SoC to use Cortex-A76-based high performance cores. The
Cortex-A76-based cores work in concert with high efficiency Cortex-A55 cores to
deliver blazing fast performance. Meanwhile, the Mali-G76 GPU drives maximum
graphical performance for all use cases.

Ultimate Camera

Separating the two leather stripes at the back of the
device is a pane of glass, which highlights the technology aspect of the
PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS. The all-new Leica Triple Camera, comprised of
a 40MP main camera, a 20MP camera with Leica Ultra Wide Angle Lens and an 8MP
telephoto camera, is nestled stylishly underneath the glass. The camera system
is arranged in a two-by-two matrix that captivates its viewers as it captures
them. It comes with a brand new capability: macro distance. Users can get as
close to an object as 2.5cm from the lenses and capture vivid details with an
ultra-sharp focus.

The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS features an
In-Screen Fingerprint sensor. Huawei has evolved the design of its sensor with
Dynamic Pressure Sensing Technology to achieve improved success rate and up to
30 percent better recognition speed[1].The device displays a prompt whenever it detects a finger is hovering
above the sensor. Once the authentication process is complete, the unobtrusive
prompt quickly disappears into the background. Furthermore, it is equipped with
a 3D Face Unlock solution which, through mapping a user’s face s, enables the
device to accurately read the face of a user. The sophisticated sensors and
Dual-NPU-powered AI enable 3D Face Unlock to identify a user quickly (under
0.6s) and work across a broad range of lighting conditions, including in
pitch-black darkness. Moreover, 3D Face Unlock authenticates users at a false
acceptance rate of below 1/1,000,000.

Ultimate Energy

The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS houses an
industry leading 4200mAh (typical value) battery that supports German TÜV Safe
Fast-Charge System Certified 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge technology. Tested
relentlessly to the limits by Huawei’s engineers, the battery in PORSCHE DESIGN
HUAWEI Mate 20 RS supports more than a full day of intensive use, and can be
charged back at unprecedented speeds. Utilizing 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge, users
can charge their battery from nil to approximately 70 percent (2940mAh) in 30
minutes[2]. A HUAWEI Wireless
Charger supporting 15W HUAWEI Wireless Quick Charge is also available (sold
separately). Furthermore, it supports HUAWEI Wireless Reverse Charge, which
lets the exclusive device to act as a wireless power bank.

Ultimate Design

The frontal view of the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20
RS is symmetrical. Porsche Design and Huawei have evolved the lower bezel in
favor of a larger screen size, providing consumers with even more display space
for any work or play usage scenario.

The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS comes in a second
color version—Red[3]. While the color
black represents status, professionalism, simplicity and strength, red is passionate,
glamorous and adventurous—the perfect color for those who would like to express
their more playful side.

A Leather Smart View Flip Case complements the new
device. Made of the same natural leather as the back of the device, it offers
additional protection to the exquisite handset, while leaving an opening for
the FullView display to show information including time and notifications, as
well as the Porsche Design logo.

The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS (8GB + 256GB
configuration) will have a MSRP of EUR1695, and the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate
20 RS (8GB + 512GB configuration) will have a MSRP of EUR2095 from 16thNovember,
2018. The device will also be available in Red as a limited edition in China.